Reviews in Devon

Quite frankly the best curry i've had EVER! Went there for my Dad's birthday and was blown away. Thinking about it makes me want to move back to Plymouth!

We recently visited James Duckett's Restaurant in Barnstaple ('The Old Custom House'). In fact, we had been there last year and were so impressed that we returned this year taking my parents. We all agreed that it was not just delicious food, but an experience. The Lunch time menu offers wonderful dishes at incredible value, and the Dinner menu is hugely tempting, in fact, everything we tasted was divine, and exquisitely presented. James Duckett and his team both in the Kitchen and Front of House provide a welcoming atmosphere and glorious food, it really is not to be missed.

It's ok about 7.5 out of 10 but opened on Sundays.

My wife and I dined here 6th June after reading an American couples very positive revue. The table setting and colour co-ordination in black and white is the first eye catcher. The menu is well balanced and has a good wine selection, the Santa Rita Merlot a particular favorite of mine. The starter and main courses are of ample proportions and the taste, I seldom have my toes curl up with food alone! Congratulations Chefs. The Service is courteous and runs smoothly. My only single drawback was a slightly tired cheesecake biscuit base, if that is the worst I can find, Hey Ho the Ritz it aint but on balance the evening was a huge success. I am slightly embarrassed for the nearby City of Plymouth that the little village of Modbury should have this little gem.

The White Hart Inn in Modbury was a surprise and a delight during our stay in Devon. We stumbled upon it by chance and loved it so much we ended up staying two days. The inn was recently taken over by very gracious hosts, Ruth and John. The rooms are very comfortable and of good value, but the inn really shines in its most excellent food and beverage. We ate there the first night just because we couldn’t be bothered to look elsewhere, and after the most excellent meal I have ever had in England (and one of the best we have had anywhere) we proceeded to eat every meal at the inn with every subsequent meal continuing to impress and delight us. Everything was fresh and regional, from the Devon goats milk cheese to our fresh-caught lemon sole (John is a fisherman … yes, they still do exist), to farm eggs and thick-cut bacon and handmade sausages, to hot out of the oven breads baked on the premises. The flavors were exceptional with fine attention to detail and well-crafted taste sensations. Might I add that the wine and champagnes available were also a pleasant surprise. Ruth has worked in many fine inns throughout England and really knows her wine and spirits. Take her advice on some pairings and you will not be disappointed. What more can I say — we loved it!

I am a vegetarian which is a bit of a problem when eating out. However, although the vegetarian choices for "mains" was limited the mezze's menu is practically all vegetarian. The sizes are generous and after eating two I was about full and had a job getting through my main course. My choice of mezze were absolutely delicious and I can't wait to try some of the others next time we go. My dining partner is not a vegetarian so she went for the meat choices and was equally pleased. The house wine was good value and altogether the whole evening was thoroughly enjoyable and the Spanish waitress was charming and attentive. We highly recommend the Souk.

poor, complete lack of care in preparation of food - poor quality bacon and cheese - over salted french fries to the extreme making them impossible to eat -flat lager shandy on a hot day - served in a dirty glass- wont be going back in a hurry -i know this wont get printed but they should be made aware!

Beautiful Dinner :o)

An old police station, great menu, smart wine list, this is very refined cuisine, great place for ilfracombe, and we were told the menu changes daily, had great ravioli to start, and a pressed pork belly for main, and a side of truffled cauliflower gratin which is better than a bowl of the lifeless `veg` u get in most places.

I have to say this is a lovely place to eat. The food is always good, the atmosphere is fab and I can highly recommend it

This pub/restaurant is one the of the most welcoming and friendly ever! Three of us spent a weekend up in North Devon and definitely agree that we couldn't have asked for a better 'local' to our campsite! The real ales selection were great, the food was lovely and the people even better...definitely worth a visit..and we'll be back again for sure!

Location is great. Food is OK but poncy and not value for money. Worst issue is that all of the staff from front of house down, need to get some serious Customer Facing training. At present - do they care if you are there ? NO !!

Very friendly staff and pleasant ambience. It's only a short menu (surely a good sign) and the cooking was excellent, BUT this isn't a place to go if you are ravenous. All portions were small and there was no choice of vegetable - it was cauliflower cheese or nothing (unfortunate if you don't happen to like cheese).

Good food and the home roasted gammon was superb, good value. The guy behind the bar was a great laugh. Special offers on. Will visit again.

Disgusting!!!! We went on Sunday for the carvery. It was £8.95 - what a rip off, the gravy was watery - no taste at all, just brown water, the potatoes were all hard in the middle and had an odd texture. They gave you 2 measly pieces of meat and when half of my slice fell of his fork he wasn't gonna put it back on my plate, i had to ask for it! All frozen rubbish! My hubby had a curry and no exaggeration from ordering to coming to the able it was about 5 minutes - blatantly just put in the microwave. And then he had to go and ask for more poppadoms cs the 2 he had were stale. The whole menu was ridiculously overpriced (jacket potato £8,95, chicken breast and jacket £11.95 etc etc) you wouldnt mind paying these prices if it was fresh home cooked food but it was frozen rubbish! I can honestly say its the worst roast i have ever had!

Very rude

I have eaten at this Restaurant twice in 6 weeks and cannot fault it. The decor, food and staff is excellent. They do the usual dishes but also some unusual regional dishes and Chef's specialities. The staff are smartly dressed and polite. Its has been busy both times I have been there which I am so pleased in seeing them doing well considering it is out of the City Centre.

Seriously, this is what an English pub is all about. What's wrong with wanting sausage, egg & chips occasionally? Gastro pubs - my bottom. Quality fun pub frequented by the great and interesting with a brilliantly quirky landlady. Don't miss an opportunity to visit and see what others are failing to emulate.